**Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1990 - 750ml**
The 1990 Penfolds Grange is considered a monumental, top-tier vintage, frequently compared to the legendary 1986 and 1955 for its immense power, concentration, and longevity. It features rich, opulent flavors of black cherry, plum, chocolate, and smoke with fine, firm tannins.
Key Details for the 1990 Penfolds Grange:
Composition: Primarily Shiraz (95-97%) with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Profile: Deep, concentrated, and complex, described as having an "iron fist in a velvet glove" with intense dark fruit, spice, and vanilla.
Aging Potential: This wine has exceptional longevity. While it can be drunk now, it has shown immense capacity to age, with many critics noting its continued development over three decades.
Ratings: Highly acclaimed, with scores typically in the 96–98 point range, often described as one of the best Granges of its era.
Note on Labeling: The 1990 was one of the last vintages to be commonly referred to as "Grange Hermitage" before officially transitioning to just "Grange".